Cupcake Run/Walk for Public Education

Welcome to the 11th year of the Cupcake Run!

Color scheme: Race veterans know we launch a new color scheme each year. This year, there are two featured colors and you can choose which color you want for your shirt. Are you a "heather indigo" or a "heather oatmeal" type of person? You can preview the shirt color choices when you register. All volunteers will receive a "heather cardinal" shirt. 

Last year we launched TEAMS as a way to give back to schools and promote a healthy community. For every ten-member team, $100 is provided to a school to purchase recess and P.E. equipment. Last year, 20 schools benefited from this challenge! We encourage participants to form a team and appoint a team captain who will name and register the team and share the team name with other participants. Each team can select a school to sponsor. This opportunity is made possible with the generous support of former PSFTC board members Mrs. Andrea Kuipers and Vic and Grayce Lechtenberg. 

Please note that inventory for medals and race shirts is set in August, so register by then to guarantee your receipt.  

FASTEST TEACHER CONTEST:  If you are a teacher, please indicate as such on your registration as well as what school you represent. The fastest male and female teacher for the 5K and the 10K will receive a fun prize!

PACKET PICKUP: Saturday Sept 19, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM in the parking lot of Mary Lou Donuts at 4150 Commerce Drive, Lafayette IN 47905

This race benefits the Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County.  Our mission is to promote excellence in education and encourage classroom innovation by providing grants in academics and the arts to teachers in the public schools in Tippecanoe County.  

Q: I cannot come, what are my options?  Can I get a refund?
A:  Sorry, there are no refunds for any reason.  We offer 3 different options:
1) You may have a friend pick up your swag at packet pickup or on race day and run/walk anywhere you want.
2) You may sell/give away your entry to a family/friend at no additional cost. (Available until September 20)
3) Donate your registration fees to the Public Schools Foundation of Tippecanoe County!
 
Q:  When is Packet Pickup?
A:  Saturday Sept 20 at Mary Lou Donuts from 9am to noon. The address is 4150 Commerce Drive
 or Race day Sunday September 21 at the event, Cumberland Park. Race Day Check In opens at 8:00am. 
 
Q:  Are there water stops on the course?
A:  Yes, every 1-2 miles. 
 
Q:  Will the race still happen if it is raining or storming?
A:  Yes!!!  We will only delay for lightning or tornado.
 
Q:  Can my kids register for the 5K or 10K?
A:  Yes, they sure can!  
 
Q:  Is the course stroller-friendly?   May I push a stroller? 
A:  Yes – please be courteous of runners in a hurry.  
 
Q:  Is the event dog-friendly?  Can I bring my dog? 
A:  Yes – and no charge:)  You know the rules… clean up. Please be respectful of other runners. 

Q:  Parking?
A: Parking is available at Cumberland Park. There are also other lots in or near the park if you'd like a nice stroll/cooldown walk before and after the race.
  
Q:  Can I Walk?
A:  Yes, you may walk the 5K.  There is a 90 minute time-limit to complete the 5K or 10K, so the 10K requires that you run to finish in time.

Q:  Are there Awards? 
A: Yes. Awards will be MAILED to the top finishers. The top three female and top three male for 10K and 5k - plus top three teacher finishers in each of the those categories (male/female for 10k ad 5k) will receive awards.

Q:  Any other questions?
A:  Email Christine: cisbell@psftc.org

Strollers are allowed, so feel free to bring the whole family!

Volunteers can register for free and choose a job that interests them (water stops, check-in, etc).  We also need energetic groups along the race course to cheer on our runners!  If you're interested in providing entertainment at our race, please contact us at PSFTC.